Weekly trash and recycling collection is required in the City of Poway. All trash and recycling collection services are provided by EDCO Disposal. The contract is managed by the Public Works Department who can be reached at 858-668-4700.

To establish service, contact EDCO at 858-748-7769.

Business - Current Trash Rates

Commercial & Industrial Rates

Mandatory Commercial Recycling
Explanation of mandatory commercial recycling laws, AB341 and AB1826, in the State of California.


Residential - Current Trash Rates

Residential Services (partial listing)	Rates (effective 7/1/17)
35-gallon waste cart, unlimited recyclables, and yard waste - billed to occupant	$14.92/month
95-gallon waste cart, unlimited recyclables, and yard waste - billed to occupant	$21.59/month
35-gallon waste cart, unlimited recyclables, and yard waste - billed to HOA	$14.38/month
95-gallon waste cart, unlimited recyclables, and yard waste - billed to HOA	$21.01/month
Special on-call pickup of bulky items (furniture, appliances, etc.)	$15.48/item
Surcharge of special on-call pickup of refrigerator or other appliances that requires special handling due to freon or similar contaminants	$30.87/item)
Additional waste cart	$3.85/month
Additional 64-gallon recycling cart	No Charge

For additional rate information, please call EDCO Disposal at 858-748-7769.

Now accepted with recyclables:

- cartons, polystyrene foam labeled

- all rigid plastics labeled  through

Learn more!

Single Stream Recycling

Learn about EDCO's Single Stream Recycling by watching their video.